A grand prize for Autry, inspired by the Grand Prix

Jim Autry read a few of his poems last week during Poetry Palooza’s opening ...

If You Screen It, They Will Come

“Field of Dreams” and the Varsity Cinema share some grassroots connections. Photo: Mick Haupt. Right ...

Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival Shines Again

Giant handmade lanterns will light up Blank Park Zoo starting this Saturday through May 29. Photo: ...

Grab Your Bookmarks: DSM Book Festival Returns

Clockwise from top left: Chris Bohjalian, NoViolet Bulawayo, Sarah Penner and Sequoia Nagamatsu. The story continues ...

We Declare: ‘1776’ Offers a New Take on History

Liz Mikel, Nancy Anderson and Gisela Adisa perform in “1776,” which runs through Sunday ...

A Rising Tide of Events at Water Works Park

The Des Moines Symphony will return to Water Works Park for two concerts in September. ...

Des Moines’ Broadway Series by the Numbers

“Girl From the North Country” tells a 1930s Minnesota tale, set to songs by ...

Des Moines Symphony Hosts West Coasters

Violinist Aubree Oliverson performs this weekend with the Des Moines Symphony. Hailing from the ...

Best of Both Worlds

Vana B takes the stage at the Blazing Saddle, a top spot to catch ...

Joining the Journey

Pat Millin’s oil painting “Home” is part of her “Finding Refuge” series and depicts ...